Life that said Yes

LTSY Ep.22 - Presence & Essence with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen

In the 22nd and final episode of Life That Said Yes Conversations, I am honoured to be joined by my teacher Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, a movement artist, life-time explorer, and creator of Body-Mind-Centering. We explore how to meet ourselves in the present moment, the practice of embryological breathing, yielding through change and suffering, the importance of touching another without interrupting their awareness, and the joy of staying curious and learning late in life. I hope you enjoy this one! Much love, Ivan

LTSY Ep.21 - Embodied Spirituality with Susan Aposhyan

In the 21st episode of Life that Said Yes Conversations Ivan is joined by Susan Aposhyan.

LTSY Ep.20 - Teaching the Process with Patty Townsend

In the 20th episode of Life that Said Yes Conversations, Ivan is joined by Patty Townsend, a yoga teacher and the creator of Embody Yoga. Patty opens up about her incredible journey, from teaching Transcendental Meditation to meeting Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen which has made a profound impact on her. In this episode, we explore: - Why hierarchy is "the poison of embodiment" and how to practice a non-hierarchical yoga. - The profound shift from being goal-oriented to becoming a "teacher of process." - How to keep a practice fresh by embracing curiosity and cellular intelligence. - The power of vibration and sound in guiding somatic work. - Patty's deeply personal perspective on facing illness and finding a place of nurturance beyond the fear of death. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of yoga, somatics, and the wisdom of a life lived in deep inquiry. Tune in now!

LTSY Ep.19 - Sense of Wonder with Abigail Rose Clarke

In the 19th episode of Life that Said Yes Conversations, Ivan is joined by somatic educator and author Abigail Rose Clarke. We move beyond the buzzword of "nervous system regulation" to explore what it truly means to come home to our bodies. Abigail offers a powerful critique of how capitalist narratives of control and calm productivity have co-opted healing spaces, and instead invites us into a practice of awe and curiosity. Discover her GROW/L framework, a tangible method for grounding, relating, and widening our perspective - all rooted in love. We also discuss the vital importance of honoring teachers and lineage (her "somatic mom" Patty Townsend and "grandmother" Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen) and how tools like tarot and storytelling can re-enchant our embodied experience. https://www.abigailroseclarke.com/

LTSY Ep.18 - Supporting Change with Satu Palokangas

In the 18th episode of LIFE THAT SAID YES conversations, Ivan is joined by Satu Palokangas for an exploration of how somatic practice serves as a vessel for supporting profound change. They delve into creating shared learning fields where discovery happens in the moment, the principle of "support preceding movement," and the vital repatterning of our relationship to knowledge itself. The conversation also ventures into decolonizing somatic language, the essence of eco-somatic practice as a prayer for reconnection, and the radical act of orienting toward collective well-being and health.Satu Palokangas is a Body-Mind Centering® Teacher and Practitioner, an Infant Developmental Movement Educator, Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analyst, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist, an ISMETA registered somatic movement therapist and educator and the current Board President of Body-Mind Centering® Association. Originating from Finland, Satu teaches Body-Mind Centering®, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and ecosomatic and critical somatic practices in various settings and holds a private practice in somatic and craniosacral therapy. www.satupalokangas.com, www.criticalsomatics.org